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Lung transplants for mesothelioma patients take time and money. As a mesothelioma patient, however, you ARE entitled to recover compensation for your costly medical bills and treatment programs. For more information about how to secure compensation for your medical bills, … Continued

The family members caring for an individual who is suffering with mesothelioma cancer sometimes reach the realization that they can no longer care for their loved one’s needs by themselves. This is a time when hospice care should be considered. … Continued

In 2003, a new type of chemotherapy was introduced to the medical community that is designed to treat peritoneal malignancies, or cancerous tissue in a person’s abdominal region.  This new chemotherapy is referred to as Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) and … Continued

Gemcitabine is a relatively new chemotherapy drug that is designed to treat pancreas and lung cancer (including pleural mesothelioma).  Certain studies have reported promising results indicating that Gemcitabine, typically used in combination with other chemotherapy drugs, effectively slows the growth … Continued

Many malignant mesothelioma patients get “dry mouth syndrome,” a set of symptoms that often develop in patients who have undergone chemotherapy, radiotherapy or surgery — all of which are frequently used as treatment for peritoneal, pleural or pericardial mesothelioma. The … Continued

Although there is still no known cure for mesothelioma cancer, there are a number of clinical trials currently underway to study and test new treatments and procedures in the fight against cancer. Clinical trials are research studies in which volunteers … Continued

Cisplatin is a platinum based chemotherapy drug that has been used since 1978 to treat various cancers including malignant pleural mesothelioma. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Pleural mesothelioma is the most commonly diagnosed type of mesothelioma cancer, making up about two-thirds of … Continued

Although more and more people are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, the disease is still relatively uncommon. In fact, many medical centers have little or no experience treating the disease. Mesothelioma medical centers that do specialize in mesothelioma treatment must rely … Continued

Carboplatin is a platinum based chemotherapy drug that was introduced to the public in the late 1980’s.  It is favored by many in the medical community because its side effects are known to be less severe relative to other chemotherapies.  … Continued

The range of mesothelioma treatment options has gotten broader in the past decade, but an individual who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma must learn about the treatment options most appropriate for his or her unique case from the physician(s) providing … Continued